Aquatic amusement device



Fuel 24, 1931. J. cH'l-:sNu'r 1.793,905

AQUATIC AIUSEIENT DEVICE Filed July 9, 1930 relation thereto;

ensured ret. 24, 1931 caries JOHN CHESNUT, OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA,ASSIGNR `OlNF-'JIH113.1) CHARLES J. ONEILL, OF WASIHI[1\TG[0I\`I'7DISTRICT 0F "COLUMBIA AQUATIC AMUsnMnn'r pnvrcn Application Vfiled July9,

The invention relates to an aquatic amusement `device adapted tobeassociated with an annular float, such as an inflatable annulus ofrubber, to support an occupant in sit- 5 ting position in the water, andcomprises a rigid open frame, preferably boat-shaped in outline, havinga seatsuspended therein to be straddled by the occupant, and means foratt-aching the frame to the float in spanning Y The invention isillustrated in theaccompanying drawings, in which s Fig. l is a planview of the device as applied to 'an annular float.

I i Fig. 2 is a section on line 2-2of Fig. 1,

with the float omitted.

Referring to the drawings, which illustrate the preferred embodiment ofthe device, l, l

indicate the side members of an open frame,

which members consist of outwardly bowed` strips of wood or thelikeconforming generally to the gunwales of a boat, which strips areconnected at front and rear by cross braces or bridge pieces 2an'd 3,respectively, which complete the general boat-like contour of the frame.l Vhile the contour of the open frame is generally that of a bateau,

` it will be understood that it may be given any other suitable ordesired configuration,

as, for example, with both ends pointed like `a canoe or both endsflattened like a punt.

Preferably, the open frame is provided with a centrally disposed crossframe comprising transverse bars 4 secured to the side strips l bysuitable fastening devices and longitudinal bars 5 interposed betweenthe cross bars 4, said cross frame not only serving to strengthen theframe, but also constituting a guardfor the occupant, particularly whenthe latter is a small child.

Suspended within the frame, and preferably attached to the cross bars lby flexible strips 7 and 8, is a seat 6 substantially saddleshaped andadapted to be straddled by the occupant, who will be supported inupright position with the legs and the lower part of the body submergedand the upper part of the body` surrounded by the intermediate crossframe, the arms and legs being free.

Secured to the fore and aft sections of 1930.` serial No. 466,831.

the frame are flexible straps 10, preferablyV provided with the usualbuckles, by means of which the device fmay be secured to an annularfloat, such, for example, as an inner tube of a pneumatic tire, aninflatable rubber annular type of life preserver, or an open ring orframe of cork or other buoyant material. The frame is made of sufficientlength tospan the annular float and issecured t0 the latter by passingthe ends of the strap around the body of the float and connectingthestrap ends by a buckle, whereby the frame will be securely attachedto the float. When not in use, the device may be quickly detached fromthe float and, if thelatter is of the pneumatic type, it may be deflatedsofthat both `the device and the float associated therewith maybe packedin a relatively small space.

As indicated, the device is designed to be made separate from the floatand be associated with the latter, when in use. When applied to thefloat and occupied by a child, the latter will be safely supported inthewater with complete freedom of movement l straps for securing the framein spanning relation to an annular float. p 8. An aquatic amusementdevice, comprising a. rigid boat-haped open frame including bowed sidemembers and cross braces at the front and rear, a seat suspended` fromand within the frame, and means for securing the frame in spanningrelation to an annular float. a. An aquatic amusement device, compris-`ing a rigid boat-shaped open iframe including bowed side members andcross braces at the front and rear, a seat, flexible strips suspendingsald seat from and withm said frame, and straps for securing the framein spanning relation'to an annular ioat.

5. An aquatic amusement device, comprising a rigid open frame includingside strips, cross braces at the front and rear and intel1- mediatecross bars, a seat suspended from said cross bars in pendant relationWithin the frame, and means for securing the frame in spanning relationto an annular float.

f6. An aquatic amusement device, Comprising,` a rigid open Vframeincluding side strips,

crossbraces at the font and rear rand inten mediate cross bars, a seat,eXible strips fof suspending ltlie seat from said-*cross bars, and meansfor securing the frame 1n spanningy relation to an annular'oat. Y* l ntestimony whereof I ax my signature.

q JOHN oHnsNUT.

